Food Science and NutritionLevel 3 Alternative Academic Qualification (AAQ) Extended Certificate
Course aims
Food Science and Nutrition is a dynamic sector that combines biology, chemistry, engineering, and health sciences to tackle global challenges such as food security, malnutrition, and diet-related diseases.
The qualification develops learners’ knowledge and understanding in areas such as nutrition and nutritional needs and food safety, as well as supporting learners to develop their practical food production skills to produce quality food items to meet the needs of individuals and specific situations.
Potential Careers or Future Study
Students will gain the required knowledge to be able to consider and seek employment at a specific level, within the food and drink sectors of hospitality and catering, food production or the food retail industry; or use the qualification to support entry to higher/further education courses e.g. BSc Food and Nutrition, BSc Human Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Public Health Nutrition, BSc (Hons) Food Science and Technology.
Entry requirements:
Grade 5 or above in GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition or equivalent qualification.
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